Yelling with Stef

Omfg

Sorry I can’t I have to rewatch pride and prejudice 1995

I see a list of items for babies I have to buy the items for babies

Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor Hello Friends of Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor! Many of our neighbors in Minneapolis are being targeted based on the color of their skin, their accent, or their country of origin. From a healthcare standpoint, this is leading to very scary outcomes, as patients are terrified to leave home and are foregoing necessary care in an effort to stay safe. For moms and babies, medical professionals scramble to meet these needs and to ensure patient safety. As neighbors and community members, we want to ensure these moms and babies have their needs met in terms of supplies, personal care items, and infant and toddler items. While it's a far cry from a baby shower, we are doing our best to ensure that our neighboring mamas have what they need in times of massive distress. All items purchased on this list will be delivered to me and then immediately sent out into the community for maximum impact. On behalf of all the mama and baby teams, we so appreciate your love and generosity.

Black image with white text and white line drawing of a parent holding a baby. Text reads: "Mama + Baby donations needed. All items with an asterisk must be unused. Other items may be gently used. These items will go to immediate homes and be appreciated. [heart emoji] Thank you! ITEMS NEEDED: diapers (size 0-6)*, baby wipes*, pacifiers*, teething items*, free and clear detergent, baby shampoo, baby-safe lotion, infant clothing (all sizes), infant hats, baby blankets, burp cloths, swaddlers, hands-free baby carriers, breastfeeding guards*, feeding pillows, maternity pillows, belly bands, nipple cream*, pimps, infant safe toys, pack + play, epsom salt."

We're seeing a drop off in newborn donations in Minneapolis. Birth workers are seeing small/early babies due to stress/food insecurity—ICE has not stopped—families still in desperate need of support. If you're able, here is a wishlist compiled by folks doing mutual aid
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

"Police at the Door" Know Your Rights Poster | Digital Security Checklists for Activists We created this poster to provide an actionable set of steps for folks to follow if any government agents are at your door (FBI, ICE, DHS, local cops, etc)....

And if you want it printed by your door, we've got a poster for that: activistchecklist.org/police

I want the computer to suffer

On a bad day, is it really a crime to eat pistachio cream with your hands like Winnie the Pooh

Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams

A good thing you can do about this instead of dooming is Google “how to become a poll observer in [your town]”

This made me weepy

They’re trying to explode him for predicting 6 more weeks of winter

Someone is shooting off fireworks in my neighborhood. Did it happen???

Pffffffff

Also, please tell me about your notebook

Most public schools send a note home saying “we’re about to start sex ed. Check here if you want to opt your child out.” No subterfuge required! Conservatives have been on this victim complex for years and years and years

No hell hot enough

This was within the four walls of my high school. The recruiters were there every single day

When I was 15 the marine recruiter at my school told me I “look like that bitch from showgirls”

Welcome to February. As a reminder, under no circumstances should you make major life decisions this month that are not strictly required of you.

Spectrum of Allies The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.

I truly believe discourse about voters (especially those who may have voted for Trump) would go better on this app if everyone was using the spectrum of allies as a framework

commonslibrary.org/spectrum-of-...

5-year-old and father detained by ICE will return to Minnesota Sunday morning 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have boarded a flight back to Minnesota, nearly two weeks after being detained by ICE.

Liam Conejo Ramos is on an airplane on his way home to Minnesota. How wonderful.
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

Audre Lorde, in a 1989 commencement address, said, "Remember this, despair is a tool of your enemies. That rumor, 'You can’t fight City Hall,' is circulated by City Hall. Facing the realities of our lives gives us the motivation for action, it gives us the power to change. You are not powerless."

Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."

Astonishing thing for a judge to do.

Hmm yes

Refuse Uline Uline is a purposely political company aligned with extreme right-wing ideology. Despite their politics, millions of small businesses and artists still use ULINE completely unaware of what their dolla...

Hey good news

refuseuline.com

Wegmans sushi ✔️✔️

“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”

― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay

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THEY DID IT. EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT just voted on an amendment to DEFUND ICE (rescind the BBB slush fund that keeps ICE open during a shutdown.) This amendment failed, but it shows broad support! KEEP CALLING and make it a demand to vote for the DHS funding bill!!